What is a Tunnel To Towers Climb? The Tunnel to Towers Climb Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. We honor all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and support our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty! For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit t 2t.org . How many floors in the Corning Tower? You will be climbing up to the 42nd Floor (Observation Deck)– 2 flights per floor. How many steps are there per flight? The number of steps varies per flight. There are a total of 809 steps! Do I have to climb all the way to the 42nd Floor in order to participate in the T2T Tower Climb? No, there will be bailout floors throughout the climb. How many bailout floors are there? There will be opportunities to end your climb on floors 10, 20 and 31. Water stations will also be available on all floors. Will there be Medical assistance if necessary? There will be medics on the premises in the event of an emergency. Will hallways be included in the climb distance? Yes, there are 2 hallways included on floor 17 and 32 – where the stairway will switch from turning right to left and back to right. What direction does the stairwell wind (to the left or to the right)? The stairwell winds to the right. They will switch which way they wind at floors 17, they will turn left and 32 they will turn right. The width of the stairs is the same throughout the climb. Is there a limit on how many people can register? We are limiting the event to 500 participants – the earlier you register, the more likely you will be able to take part in this unique event and get your size t-shirt! How long does the T2T Tower Climb take? This depends on how many floors you climb, your fitness level, speed and amoun
5K: Please select your T-shirt size
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 |
| $40.00 | Apr 23 | Aug 19 | |
| $45.00 | Aug 20 | Sep 19 | |
| $50.00 | Sep 20 | Sep 20 |
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